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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 329.28, 453.24 and 304.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 329.28, 453.24 and 304.98 is: 419.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    329.28 : 453.24 = 304.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    329.28/453.24 = 304.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    329.28x = 453.24 × 304.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    329.28x = 138,229.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,229.14/329.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 419.79

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